The Land Value Tax in Jamaica:An Analysis and Options for Reform

David Sjoquist

International Center for Public Policy Working Paper Series, at AYSPS, GSU from International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University

Abstract: This Working Paper on the property tax contains an Executive Summary and four chapters. In Chapter One we describe how the Jamaican property tax functions. In Chapter Two we present an analysis of various problems and issues that surround of the property tax. Chapter Three, which was co-authored with Ki-Whan Choi, presents an analysis of a land value tax versus a capital value tax. Finally, in Chapter Four we present options for reform.

Keywords: Land Value Tax; Jamaica; Tax Reform (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 130 pages
Date: 2004-12-01
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